A56.3
BillableChlamydial infection of anus and rectum
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis affecting the anus and rectum, which can cause inflammation, discharge, and discomfort in that area. This is a sexually transmitted infection that requires antibiotic treatment.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation specifies chlamydial infection of the anus and/or rectum; do not assume based on other chlamydial infections in the same patient
- •This code is appropriate for both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases; ensure the site of infection is clearly documented in the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└A56Other sexually transmitted chlamydial diseases└A56.3Chlamydial infection of anus and rectum
└A56.3Chlamydial infection of anus and rectum